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The AUS-10V steel core held its edge through a full week of meal prep without me reaching for the honing rod once, which surprised me given how thin the blade feels. Balance is perfect, too, right at the bolster, so my wrist doesn't tire after chopping through butternut squash.

The 66-layer Damascus cladding isn't just for looks—it's got a grip that keeps my fingers off the blade even when things get slick. The AUS-10V core took a beating through a full week of meal prep and still shaves paper without a touch-up.

I’ve been reaching for this knife every single night since it arrived — the AUS-10V core keeps that razor edge through a whole week of prep, and the 66-layer cladding makes even thick carrots feel like they’re parting on their own. The D3 sharpening out of the box was scary sharp, but in the best wa